Niven
n(i)-ven
US Popularity:10959
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:sacred, little bone, or servant of the saint's disciple
Who knew surnames could make gorgeous and unique first names? The Scottish and Irish boy’s name Niven, meaning "little saint," is one of those lucky gems making the transition to an every day title. It also has links to the Gaelic words naomh and cnámhín, meaning "sacred" and "little bone," respectively. What a perfect opportunity to show baby you're proud of your heritage!
How Popular Is The Name Niven?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2014
#11726
in 2014
- 1281
from 2012
Sources
SurnameDB, Last name: Niven
House of Names, Niven History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, naomh
Ancestry, Nevin
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